Biology Questions

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and do not have an extensive system of interior membranes. They are encased in a cell wall and many contain external structures such as a capsule, flagellum, or pili. Prokaryotes – have a relatively uniform interior that is not subdivided by internal membranes.

Oxytocin is a mamallian hormone and also acts as neuro transmitter in the brain.

In human body, glucose is stored in blood stream before it is converted to glycogen. Excess glucose is stored in the form of fats. After conversion, glycogen is stored in Muscles and Liver.

Trypanosoma is a protozoan animal. It lives as a parasite in the blood and later invades the cerebrospinal fluid to cause the sleeping sickness. This parasite is transmitted by the Tsetse fly.

A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue which is Tough, fibrous, cord-like tissue that connects muscle to bone or another structure, such as an eyeball. Tendons help the bone or structure to move.

A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing a fluid component of semen is Prostate gland which is below the bladder and surrounding the urethra.

S-phase (synthesis phase) is the part of the cell cycle in which DNA is replicated, occurring between G1 phase and G2 phase. Precise and accurate DNA replication is necessary to prevent genetic abnormalities which often lead to cell death or disease.

The cerebellum is a small part of the brain positioned at the back of the head, where it meets the spine, which acts as the body's movement and balance control centre.

It's a lot smaller than the cerebrum at only 1/8 of its size. But it's a very important part of the brain.